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Title: West TN bus gathering
Post by: Busted Knuckle on April 21, 2012, 01:47:45 PM
OK this thrown out there way back when that we were gonna have another busnut gathering.

Well "The Don" & I have been trying to decide the best dates.

He is coming from CA. So we kinda set the dates according to when he can make it.
We are leaning heavily towards Aug. 24,25,26.
But if it were more convienent for more people to do it Labor day weekend Aug 31, Sept. 1, & 2.

So pipe up an let us know what ya think.
Title: Re: West TN bus gathering
Post by: crown on April 21, 2012, 05:29:28 PM
  bk cant say for sure but if we can come both dates would be ok john / lidia
Title: Re: West TN bus gathering
Post by: Busted Knuckle on April 21, 2012, 08:50:08 PM
John that would be great!

Of course anyone wanting to show up early or stay late is welcome too!

With the charter bus biz there is less chance of buses coming and going in the middle of the night during the Aug. 24-27th weekend, but anything is possible.

I know for a fact that several will be coming & going on labor day weekend.
;D  BK  ;D
Title: Re: West TN bus gathering
Post by: garhawk on April 22, 2012, 06:02:31 AM
Hi BK,

Both dates look good for Gloria and me.  Just keep us up to date.
Title: Re: West TN bus gathering
Post by: Busted Knuckle on April 22, 2012, 06:22:51 AM
I personally lean to the Aug 24-27 dates because our business is always dead in Aug.
And I already have trips booked on labor day weekend.

But we are flexible and will adjust according to a majority vote!
Hint, hint, wink, wink !

Folks I need your input here!
;D  BK  ;D
Title: Re: West TN bus gathering
Post by: Hard Headed Ken on April 22, 2012, 08:23:22 AM
BK,
I think the 24- 27 dates would be better for me.

Thanks,
Ken
Title: Re: West TN bus gathering
Post by: Hard Headed Ken on April 29, 2012, 10:34:20 AM
Just a bump. Nailed down a date yet? Uncle Ned may have to take a northern route to keep Huggy cool.

Ken
Title: Re: West TN bus gathering
Post by: Busted Knuckle on April 29, 2012, 12:28:26 PM
Well Ken nobody but you an I have spoken up on the dates an that makes us a majority then right?
;D  BK  ;D
Title: Re: West TN bus gathering
Post by: Hard Headed Ken on April 29, 2012, 12:41:27 PM
Sounds good to me!!

Ken
Title: Re: West TN bus gathering
Post by: belfert on April 29, 2012, 03:59:32 PM
If I managed to make it down I would rather do labor day weekend for vacation reasons.  I'm running out of vacation in part because I am going to Bendix Air Brake school the first full week of June in Chicago.
Title: Re: West TN bus gathering
Post by: Eric on April 29, 2012, 04:34:45 PM
We could do it labor day for sure and by then we should need a good shakedown cruise :) I would also prefer to be parked somewhere I WONT get buried in the mud again :)
Title: Re: West TN bus gathering
Post by: garhawk on April 30, 2012, 05:36:59 AM
Well Now,

It looks as though we are getting specific, both on dates and parking.

The 24 thru 27 dates get my vote as does my previous parking position. 

Oh wait, you've moved?
Title: Re: West TN bus gathering
Post by: Don Fairchild on April 30, 2012, 09:09:42 AM
Oh I wanta come i wanta come please please pleasee. LOL  Both dates work for me as I will spend all of sept on the road on the east cost anyway.  I will bring the beef just in case any one was wondering.

Don
Title: Re: West TN bus gathering
Post by: Busted Knuckle on April 30, 2012, 09:12:26 AM
Well it was almost gonna be the 24th -26th dates, but now there is SOME interest in Labor day weekend.

I guess we'll see if anyone else chimes up before making it final!
;D  BK  ;D
Title: Re: West TN bus gathering
Post by: chev49 on April 30, 2012, 09:19:14 AM
We might go if we get back at the alabama property by then...
Title: Re: West TN bus gathering
Post by: uncle ned on April 30, 2012, 04:59:15 PM

I will be there but I need at least a week's notice. It is a long way from western NC when you go the way I do. Hope Kentucky has got a bigger ferry.  It will save me a big detour.

I can taste the tri tips and the trip to Lambert's.

BK do I need to bring my own big oak tree.

Looking forward to seeing every one and showing Don the good way back to NC.

uncle Ned
Title: Re: West TN bus gathering
Post by: Busted Knuckle on April 30, 2012, 06:14:34 PM
Quote from: uncle ned on April 30, 2012, 04:59:15 PM

I will be there but I need at least a week's notice. It is a long way from western NC when you go the way I do. Hope Kentucky has got a bigger ferry.  It will save me a big detour.

I can taste the tri tips and the trip to Lambert's.

BK do I need to bring my own big oak tree.

Looking forward to seeing every one and showing Don the good way back to NC.

uncle Ned

No need to bring an Oak tree Ned, we have trees. (mostly sycamores, but they have shade too!)
;D  BK  ;D
Title: Re: West TN bus gathering
Post by: Busted Knuckle on May 22, 2012, 10:52:13 AM
OK Bringing this back up to the top of the chart again one last time before making the dates definite.

We proposed either the weekends of
August 23rd, 24th, & 25th   
or August 31st, September 1st, & 2nd.... (LABOR DAY weekend)

We are tentatively going for the August 23rd, 24th, & 25th right now as the responses we've received in favor of either weekend have been about 50%-50% and it looks as though it would be easiest on "The Don" who's traveling all the way from CA for this. And also my business will be slower then too!

SO IF YOU have anything to add that might sway it one way or the other SPEAK NOW OR FOREVER HOLD YOUR PEACE!

As always anybody & EVERYBODY is invited!
Early arrivals and late departures are welcome too!
;D  BK  ;D
Title: Re: West TN bus gathering
Post by: Don Fairchild on May 22, 2012, 11:36:28 AM
I will be there. I will be in and out both weekends if Bryce dont kick me out for being my self to much. LOL

we would like a count as I will be bringing the beef with me, I need to buy it in cal as most people from the mid and west east dont know what a trytip roast is. come on every body lets have a party. Do we need some red solo cups to get it going.

thanks

Don

Title: Re: West TN bus gathering
Post by: luvrbus on May 22, 2012, 07:08:47 PM
You are correct Don most of the people like the front of the cow better 

In Texas we made ground beef or stew meat with that part of the cow only Californians could come with BQ for those things lol  but I still call you my friend ok

Good luck
Title: Re: West TN bus gathering
Post by: Rick 74 MC-8 on May 22, 2012, 07:13:58 PM
Had a great time last year looking forward to going again. Both dates are fine with me. ;D



                                                                                                              Rick 74 MC-8
Title: Re: West TN bus gathering
Post by: Busted Knuckle on May 23, 2012, 07:13:56 AM
Quote from: Rick 74 MC-8
Had a great time last year looking forward to going again. Both dates are fine with me. ;D                                                                                Rick 74 MC-8

Rick we're 50 miles farther south now, but easier to find because we're right on US 70 now, and not out in the boonies like we used to be. LOL!
;D  BK  ;D
Title: Re: West TN bus gathering
Post by: belfert on May 23, 2012, 09:09:14 AM
I won't know for a few more weeks if I can come at all so you'll just have to set a date and I may or may not be able to make it.
Title: Re: West TN bus gathering
Post by: Eric on May 23, 2012, 06:48:43 PM
Lord willing and the creek don't rise , The wife and I will be making our first bus gathering.. IF ours is ready I'm sure our little skoolie will be intimidated by the rest of you ;) if not the car and tent will be cruising!


Have fun !

Eric
Title: Re: West TN bus gathering
Post by: Busted Knuckle on May 23, 2012, 07:39:45 PM
Quote from: ekhedge on May 23, 2012, 06:48:43 PM
Lord willing and the creek don't rise , The wife and I will be making our first bus gathering.. IF ours is ready I'm sure our little skoolie will be intimidated by the rest of you ;) if not the car and tent will be cruising!
Have fun !
Eric

Eric your skoolie is as welcome any $2,500,000.00 rig that shows up! (but I really don't expect the secret service & Obama to show)  ;)

No need to be intimidated. We've had pick-up campers, Monte Carlos, Escorts and motorcycles too!

ALL are welcome and it don't matter how ya get here!
;D  BK  ;D
Title: Re: West TN bus gathering
Post by: Don Fairchild on May 23, 2012, 08:20:39 PM
Eric, one year we had a Harley guy leave in one vehicle and come back on the back of a Honda.LOL

we just have fun all are welcome.

Don
Title: Re: West TN bus gathering
Post by: Busted Knuckle on May 23, 2012, 09:49:11 PM
Yeah an one yr a guy went to back his Gillig chassis "Country Coach" in beside the GM's that had parked BEFORE we had several days of frog strangling gully washers.

;D  BK  ;D
Title: Re: West TN bus gathering
Post by: DMoedave on May 24, 2012, 04:09:52 AM
we would like to make a trip home to Brighton this year and this might give me the extra push! I hate traveling on the holiday weekends, the earlier dates my vote.
Title: Re: West TN bus gathering
Post by: Don Fairchild on May 24, 2012, 08:08:48 AM
Yea and there was no warning on that one, it sank real quick.

Hey you think if I had that revcon I found up on blocks towed back there Cody would show up, we wouldn't want him to get home sick you know.  HE HE HE


Don
Title: Re: West TN bus gathering
Post by: Busted Knuckle on May 24, 2012, 08:20:00 AM
Quote from: Don Fairchild on May 24, 2012, 08:08:48 AM
Yea and there was no warning on that one, it sank real quick.

Hey you think if I had that revcon I found up on blocks towed back there Cody would show up, we wouldn't want him to get home sick you know.  HE HE HE


Don

Don I agree you had no warning on the sinking as soon as you left the gravel. I was on the phone (with Cody I think, who was broke down in WI @ the time) and trying to get out there to stop you from backing in, but as we all know I didn't make it in time.

As far as the Revcon goes......
Can you tow a "toad" that big without drawing to much attn. from law enforcement?
And if we're gonna tempt Cody with a "Revcon" we gotta do it on the other board as he's still banned here. ;)
;D  BK  ;D
Title: Re: West TN bus gathering
Post by: Don Fairchild on May 24, 2012, 08:34:46 AM
got yea, I'll go over there and stir the pot a little. LOL

I don't know Bryce you think a revcon would work as a towed, theres still no engine in it and it need tires, I would need to build a tow bar but I think it can be done.  Maybe mom & Dad would like it when were through with it.

Don
Title: Re: West TN bus gathering
Post by: Busted Knuckle on May 24, 2012, 08:41:07 AM
Hey Don guess who I'm on the phone with right now?

If ya got a minute give me a jingle on the office phone and we can make it a conference call.
;D  BK  ;D
Title: Re: West TN bus gathering
Post by: jmblake on May 24, 2012, 07:06:28 PM
BK, what is the address so I can google map it, I would love to come down but we will see what fuel $ is then. I already have a trip to MB in july so 2 big trips may be pushing it. Jason
Title: Re: West TN bus gathering
Post by: Busted Knuckle on May 24, 2012, 07:30:43 PM
Quote from: jmblake on May 24, 2012, 07:06:28 PM
BK, what is the address so I can google map it, I would love to come down but we will see what fuel $ is then. I already have a trip to MB in july so 2 big trips may be pushing it. Jason

Our address is 22150 E. Main, Huntingdon, TN 38344.

Main is the same @ US 70 and we're 1/4 mile off the "bypass" that goes "around" Huntingdon on US 70 going toward Camden, TN

We're exactly 1/2 way between Nashville & Memphis 15 minutes north of I-40 @ exit 108 (hwy 22)
;D  BK  ;D
Title: Re: West TN bus gathering
Post by: Busted Knuckle on May 24, 2012, 07:36:19 PM
http://maps.google.com/maps?oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&channel=np&q=22150+E.+Main,+Huntingdon,+TN+38344&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x887b8ebe01cfa687:0x9afd46a79a7c91b5,22150+E+Main+St,+Huntingdon,+TN+38344&gl=us&ei=b-6-T5fnN8SigweO2unzCQ&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=image&resnum=1&ved=0CAsQ8gEwAA (http://maps.google.com/maps?oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&channel=np&q=22150+E.+Main,+Huntingdon,+TN+38344&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x887b8ebe01cfa687:0x9afd46a79a7c91b5,22150+E+Main+St,+Huntingdon,+TN+38344&gl=us&ei=b-6-T5fnN8SigweO2unzCQ&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=image&resnum=1&ved=0CAsQ8gEwAA)

;D  BK  ;D
Title: Re: West TN bus gathering
Post by: jmblake on May 24, 2012, 07:54:23 PM
Thanks BK, almost 750 mile one way for me, Ill have to do some sweat talking to make it down. Jason